The Best Backboard-Shattering Dunks from Darryl ‘Chocolate Thunder’ Dawkins

August 27th, 2015 by Team Stream Now Leave a reply »



NBA legend Darryl Dawkins died at the age of 58, as reported by WFMZ-TV. In loving memory, check out some of the most explosive backboard-shattering dunks from "Chocolate Thunder." 

Dawkins' dunks led the NBA to switch to breakaway rims to prevent the shattering of backboards during games. In 1979, Dawkins shattered two backboards in three weeks.

He was a pioneer and a legend, and he will be missed.

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